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Volume 9, Issue 22: October 31, 2007
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Note from the Editor
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Greetings and Welcome to TechNet Flash,
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From time to time, I like to toot the Sysinternals horn not only because the popular site showcases an awesome collection of system utilities, but also because it is updated so often with great new utilities. For instance, if you haven't checked back since mid-October, you will notice the new Handle v3.30 utility that displays information about open handles for any process in the system. Recent new additions also include BgInfo v4.11, which automatically displays relevant information about a Windows computer on the desktop's background, such as the computer name, IP address, and service pack version; ZoomIt v1.71, a screen zoom and annotation tool for technical presentations that include application demonstrations; and Process Monitor v1.25, an advanced monitoring tool for Windows that shows real-time file system, registry, and process/thread activity. To find all the utilities and resources and to read Mark Russinovich's blog, check out the Windows Sysinternals home page.
For tackling large operating system and application deployments, Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager 2007 contributes to a more effective IT department by offering enhanced system security and comprehensive asset management of servers, desktops, and mobile devices. Configuration Manager 2007 collects information in a Microsoft SQL Server database, allowing queries and reports to consolidate information throughout the organization. See all the Configuration Manager 2007 features and learn how to deploy operating systems with System Center Configuration Manager 2007.
Also in the System Center family, Microsoft last week unveiled Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008, a new security and device management solution designed to give you more control and enhanced security of your Windows Mobile devices. Mobile Device Manager helps safeguard your corporate data, reduce the cost and complexity of mobile deployments, and centralize and simplify Windows Mobile device management.
Thanks for reading,
Mitch Irsfeld
Editor, TechNet Flash
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